A community of peers created by the Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation

Welcome to our community.... I hope we can keep you company on your journey ahead. Please look around a bit and read this basic introduction to the site. You can find more information about how the community works under "Help!" in the navigation bar, and we'll send you a few newsletters with tips and ideas in the coming weeks. If you need a little more help, go to the Home page and look in the right hand column to see the link to a "Help Desk" form.
We all use the site differently, but we hope you feel comfortable sharing among us in the coming days, weeks, and months.
Big hug!
Supa
site founder and admin

janet said… Hi Jim, I am soory for your loss. I am sorry you had to join the group no one wants to join. Welcome and know that we all understand.
Peace and hope.
Cristina said… Hi, Jim, so sorry for your loss. I hope you find this site to be very helpful to you. What I've found is sometimes I have to take it in small doses, because it can be so terribly sad, to read what others have gone through, but this is the place you can come when you have to express what others in your life may not be able to handle, or relate to well enough to know what to say. Plus, there is such wisdom here, I am so impressed with the dignity and compassion and just the true understanding shown here...reading the ways others are coping, reading the insights they come up with, by themselves and sometimes for others - you know, sometimes reaching out to others we can see things we wouldn't have realized for ourselves, yet. Also, when you really need feedback, companionship, not to feel so all alone, go to chat and jump in, even if they're just rambling and joking around, if you need some understanding or to talk, just say that and everyone will slow down and be there for you, like you would hardly believe possible. It's been a life saver for me, this spot. Again, I am so sorry for your loss, and I wish you any peace you can muster. I lost my beloved 15 months ago, and I can say, though I thought I just could not live through the pain, it does ease up, you will find days with Light again, and the other thing I have found is that my Billie is still here, he lets me know, I am convinced the soul lives on. Convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt. You will read some amazing stories on here, too, of the signs our loved ones send. They are still so eloquent, even across the veil. Best wishes.
Mourningstar said… Hi Jims, I am new here and thought I would say Hi. My name is Leslie, and I am so very sorry for you loss! My husband passed away on December 19, 2011 So It is still pretty new for me. How are you doing? Well I hope the sun is shining on you today! Leslie
Joyce said… Welcome JimS: I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad you found your way to this site. I know you will find the same comfort and understanding here at Widowed Village that I have. In the beginning I just read the blogs and posts and lurked in chat. Post and join us in chat when you feel comfortable. It is nice to be among people who "Get It"
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